Arbitration

LXL lawyers have handled high-profile international arbitral disputes, involving billions and complex legal issues. Specialists in cross-border disputes, we bring vast experience and a network of local counsel and industry experts.

We represent clients in institutional arbitrations (ICC, LCIA, CIETAC, SCC, DIAC, HKIAC, SIAC) and ad hoc arbitrations (UNCITRAL) under common, civil, and sharia law, as well as investment treaty arbitrations.

With a strong track record of enforcing or contesting arbitral awards, we are relentless in achieving our clients’ goals, even in the most challenging jurisdictions.

Examples of matters we have advised on inter alia are:

Oil acquisition arbitration – Over $900 million

Global Energy firm on an arbitration dispute governed by the LCIA Ru les concerning its $900 million+ acquisition of oil and gas assets and in particular its claim for post-closing adjustments

Trust Monies Recovery Arbitration – $8.5 million

Advising an international oil and gas company in relation to the recovery of US $8.5 million in misapplied trust monies in an UNCITRAL arbitration against 12 international oil and gas companies

Pipeline Dispute Arbitration – Multi-Million Dollar Claim

Global Construction Firm in defending a multi-million claim in arbitration concerning a pipeline dispute with a Russian pipeline operator acting on behalf of 10 oil and gas companies (including international and Kazakh oil and gas companies)

Further detailed work examples available on request.